How To Pick Blush

Not everyone is born with a rosy complexion, but it does not mean that you cannot have it. Confused? Don’t be. I’m talking about blush on. God bless those who create makeup, especially blush on. It helps give the perfect rosy color to your cheekbones. Not only that, these days we have copper-shimmer blush also, which can give you a rich tanned look. However, it is very necessary to buy the perfect blush. Otherwise, you might end up looking like a clown, rather than sexy. In this article, we have provided tips on how to buy the perfect blush.

How to Buy Blush
A blush-on comes in five different forms, namely powder, cream, tint, shimmer and gel. Make sure to select the right type of blush on.
Powder blush is the best for females who have an oily skin. It will last much longer than the other ones and also absorb the excess oil from the skin.
If you have dry skin, it is the best to go for cream blush on. It will help keep your skin moisturized.
Tint blush works the best during daytime. However, it tends to get dry quickly, so it should be applied very fast. The best part is that once applied, it will come off only if you wash your face.
If you are planning to party at night, shimmer blush-on will be your best bet. It gives a light radiance to your cheekbones.
Gel blush is another blush that dries quickly. It is best for normal and oily skin and adds a glow to your face.
After deciding on the type of blush you want, it is now time to decide on the particular brands of blush on.
Thereafter, it is the time to test the various blush, to select the one with the best color. The best place to test the blush is your jaw line. Make sure to check out the effect in sunlight.
Before buying the blush, it is advisable to check the ingredients put in it. This will make sure that you do not buy the products to which you are allergic.
It is always advisable to test the blush on your cheeks after buying it. This way, you can be completely sure that it suits in color as well as texture.

Best Blush Brands in India
Given below is a list of the best blush on brands available in the Indian market.
Avon
Chambor
Chanel
Clinique
Elizabeth Arden
Estee Lauder
L’oreal
Lakme
Lancome
MAC Cosmetics
Max Factor
Maybelline
Oriflame
Revlon

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Kajal Buying Tips

Kajal is one of the most popular make-up appliances worn by women. They enhance the eyes, make them look bigger and lend a much defined look to the face. Even if you wear no make up but just line your eyes with some kajal, you will look a lot different. Different women have different styles of wearing kajal. Some prefer applying it with the finger tip, some prefer a pencil and some may opt for a liquid liner. To know how to buy kajal, you need to look at certain important aspects and your particular style.

If you use the kajal pencil, go for a reputed brand. Some prefer a thick pencil while some prefer a thin one. Make sure the tip is not broken or blunt. At the same time, it should be smoothly rounded off at the top making it look a bit sharp, but not so much that it pokes you in the eye.
When going for a liquid one, make sure that the brush or the applicator does not have a distorted tip and is pointed perfectly. The consistency should be just perfect, not too thick and not too thin. Since you will be lining the inner lid of the eye, replace it as soon as it thickens or the brush wears out.
Some brands of kajal are also available in powder from. Please read the instruction manual carefully before applying it. Check the manufacturing date and then buy a reputed brand.
Do not buy kajal from roadside vendors who claim to have made them at home and talk of their medicinal properties. Most of them are made under unhygienic conditions and may irritate the eye if applied on a regular basis.
In case your eye feels dry or starts to water after using kajal even of a reputed brand, discontinue immediately. If the irritation or any redness persists, don’t use kajal inside the eyes and show to a doctor. Use liquid liner on the upper eye lid instead.

Best Kajal Brands in India
Given here are some of the best brands of kajal that are available in India. You can find them at most of the stores that sell cosmetics. Else, you may also go to their exclusive outlets to purchase kajal. These are available in the form of pencil, liquid liner and the ones that can be applied with finger.

Blue Heaven
Chanel
Eyetex
Lakme
Lancom
Lotus
MAC
Maybelline
Revlon
Shenaz
Streetwear

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Homemade Face Paint

Face painting is such a popular activity to have at children's events, parties, and nearly any other occasion. Today, we will tell you some great face paint recipes. These easy face paint recipes will show you how easy it is to make homemade face paint using common household ingredients.

All you need to do to make homemade face paint is just mix these and store in some food jars or some other safe place. You can then use it for some kids’ party or any such fun event. To learn how to make homemade face paint, read on.

Recipe No.1
You will need the following items:
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon cream
½ teaspoon water
Food coloring; preferably, use a variety of colors

Steps
Mix cornstarch and cream together, until they blend well.
Add water and stir nicely.
Add a little food coloring to get the desired color.


Recipe No.2
You will need the following items:
3 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon flour
¾ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon liquid food coloring

Steps
Start by mixing cornstarch and the flour together in a bowl.
Then, mix the corn syrup and water in it, until the whole mixture becomes smooth.
Pour the mixture into individual containers as required and then add food coloring, as you like.


Recipe No.3
You will need the following items:
5 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon flour
A little Vaseline
Food coloring

Steps
Blend all the above items nicely on a paper plate.
Add food coloring judiciously to get various colors.



Recipe No.5
You will need the following items:
Corn syrup
Red and blue food coloring
Milk

Steps
Add some red food coloring to the corn syrup
Next, add a drop or two of blue color to get more realistic dark color.
Finally, add milk which will make the color appear opaque and realistic.


Tips
Remember, face paint generally works best when a child's face is clean.

Always apply the paint in layers and with the help of regular paintbrushes.

Let the first layer of paint dry before you apply the second layer.

Always, wash your hands between colors

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How To Choose Eyebrow Pencils

An eyebrow pencil gives your brows a well-defined shape and makes them appear uniform. If your eyebrows are very thin or very pale, eyebrow pencils help in giving them the perfect contour that brings the focus of the onlooker to your eyes. It also lends a vibrant touch to your face, making your face look more expressive and bright. Eyebrow pencils are available in different brands, colors and types. So, it is necessary that you understand how to choose the right eyebrow pencil for yourself. An eyebrow pencil that does not go well with your face might make you look like a frowning mask or give you the appearance of an ugly mannequin. Learn these quick tips that will help you to pick the right eyebrow pencil for yourself and do full justice to the beauty of your face.

How to Buy Eyebrow Pencils
First decide which brand of eyebrow pencil you would like to go for. There are various options for you to choose from. Don’t go for cheap brands, as you might easily get allergic to them. Pick a good brand that you trust.
Decide if you would like to go for a wooded pencil or a twist-up eyebrow pencil. Generally wooded pencils provide you a sharp point and hence fine lines. The twist-up pencils glide more easily and come with a brush.
Next see that the tip of the eyebrow pencil is not very hard and has a dry finish. It is difficult to draw fine strokes with a hard pencil. Continuous strokes with a hard pencil will make your eyebrows look very unnatural.
Eyebrow pencils come in different colors. Choose a one that is closest in color to the color of your hair. Pick a soft black pencil if you have dark black hair. Ask the salesperson to guide you, if necessary.
Some bold colors are also available in the market (like metallic green, purple and sapphire). You can try them if you have a bohemian sense of dressing and generally prefer the unconventional look. Avoid otherwise.
You can buy an eyebrow pencil that has a shimmering effect or simply buy a gold eyebrow pencil. This will accentuate your brows during the night and make them ideal for parties.
You can also choose a long lasting or waterproof eyebrow pencil, if you don’t find time for frequent touch-up. Try eyebrow pencils from Christian Dior. They sometimes last for 2-3 days.
Best Eyebrow Pencil Brands in India
Avon
Chanel
Christian Dior
Clinique
Elizabeth Arden
Estee Lauder
Lakme
Lancome
L’oreal
Maybelline
Max Factor
M.A.C
Oriflame
Revlon
Shiseido

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A collection of acne home remedies to prevent and cure acne or pimples fast and naturally.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider or even regular plain vinegar can be very helpful for clearing up acne. It can kill off acne causing bacteria, balance skin's pH, and absorb extra oil from skin.
First clean and dry your skin than apply diluted vinegar (eight parts water to one part vinegar) directly to skin with a cotton ball, and leave it on. Rinse off after ten minutes.

Garlic in acne cure
Garlic is also one of the oldest home remedies for clearing up acne. Gently rub your affected areas with raw garlic several times a day. Garlic is known to have cured the toughest of pimples problems. The external use of garlic helps to clear the acne scars, skin spots, and boils. But the key point is gentleness, any harshness will even worsen the lesion. Acne can further be cured by eating three seeds of raw garlic once daily for a month.

Tomatoes
When pulp of raw tomatoes is applied over active acne lesions, it gives a soothing effect. However one thing must be kept in mind that while dealing with active acne lesions always be gentle, any scratching or squeezing may worsen the condition. Tomatoes slices or pulp can be left over for sometime to let it work. Then rinse with cold water.

Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a cheap and easily available acne solution. Regular use of coconut oil over a period of time helps to clear your skin.

Baking soda
It is a very cheap cooking ingredient that most people have in their kitchens. This can be used as a great scrub to exfoliate the skin, thus removing dead skin that can eventually clog pores and finaly lead to pimples and zits. For this purpose, mix a small amount of baking soda with some water to form a paste and gently massage this paste into your skin for ten to fifteen seconds. Then rinse the baking soda off, and pat your face dry with a clean towel. Surely, this is an easy and quick acne natural cure. Baking soda is also an effective home remedy for burns.

Orange peel
Homemade Acne Treatment using Orange peel has been found very effective. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece of stone and apply to acne affected areas.

Mud Mask
Some people with oily skin may benefit clay or mud mask.

ToothPaste
One of the home remedies for acne redness is common tooth paste, any brand will work best. It gives a soothing feeling on any burning sensations and help in clearing acne when used regularly.

Clove and Mint
Another acne solution is to make a paste of clove powder and mint by adding a few drops of water. Apply this every night for some twenty minutes after washing your face thoroughly. The paste will also give a soothing sensations (like tooth paste) due to mint and help to control any redness and burning. It will take about two to three months to clear your skin and get rid of pimples.

Honey Paste
Another easy and effective homemade acne treatment is to make a paste of honey with cinnamon and nutmeg. All you need is about one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and about half of it nutmeg powder. Add some honey to make enough paste to cover the inflammed area completely. Just lie down as honey may dribble down. Wait for 10 to 15 minutes and wash with luke warm water.

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Easy tips to prevent and cure acne or pimples,

There are certain easy tips which help to clear existing acne and prevent appearance of new lesions.


USE SUNSCREENAvoid exposure to sun rays as it has a very damaging effect on skin especially face. If sun exposure is inevitable use some good sun block. This really helps for facial acne. While selecting a sunscreen, look for "oil free" or "acne free" labels.

NO MORE SMOKING.
If you really want to prevent acne and have a healthy glowing skin, stop smoking immediately. It destroys vitamin C in your body that is one of the most effective antioxidants, resulting in different unwanted skin effects, including early aging signs and aggravation of acne lesions.

REGULAR EXERCISE.
Regular exercise will nourish your skin with oxygen. When you exercise each cell in your skin is bathed in blood and lymph travels rapidly in your lymph vessels. This helps to clear skin all over the body resulting in reduce acne lesions.

SHAMPOO REGULARLY.
Have a bath regularly with lukewarm water. Shampoo your hair 2-3 times a week and keep them away from face. Keeping yourself clean will remove all dirt on your skin and opens the skin pores for successive sebum discharge.

AVOID STRESS.
Stress has a profound impact on your skin. It turns your skin black, rough and rigid. Most acne sufferers complain provocation of their pimples during stressful days. Try to avoid stress to keep you and your skin healthy and acne free.

STOP SQUEEZING
Or touching your pimples, this helps to clear acne lesions more rapidly

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An Easy Almond Mask

A simple mask made up of almond powder and rose water is easy to make and effective against pimples and blackheads. You only require;

Almond powder 1 tablespoon
Rose water 1/2 spoon.

Just add the two and make a paste. Now apply this paste for ten to fifteen minutes. Remove it by gently rubbing

against the skin with your fingertips, paying special attention the problem areas. This helps to exfoliate skin, remove blackheads and treat pimples.

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Homemade Facial Masks to cure Acne

Cucumber Mask
A very easy mask for all skin types, particularly acne prone skin. All you need is;
1/2 peeled cucumber
1 egg white
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 cups dry oatmeal
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup flour

Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl to form a thick paste. After washing your face apply this mask to entire face and let it dry for half an hour. Now remove and rinse with cold water. Repeat weakly and continue as a combination therapy with other acne remedies to get rid of pimples fast.


Honey and Baking Soda Mask
This is a very effective homemeade mask to clear acne. It has both cleansing and anti inflammmatory effects due to baking soda and honey contents. A regular use help to cure acne fast and naturally.
Ingredients;
Honey 1 tablespoons
1 Cucumber (peeled)
Baking Soda
Vinegar
1 Egg White
Oatmeal

All you have to do is to blend cucumber in a blender, add some vinegar, honey, oatmeal and lastly egg white. Blend them well to form a paste and spread over the entire face. Wait for twenty minutes to let it work. Rinse with cold water and repeat twice a week. This is a simple and effective acne solution.


Oatmeal Mask to Clear Acne
All you need is
Oatmeal = 1 cup
Salt = 4 tablespoons
Milk = 1 cup
Strawberries = 2 only
Mayonnaise

Mix milk, mayonnaise and salt in a bowl. Now use a blender to blend strawberries with oatmeal till they form a mesh. Add rest of the ingredients and mix well to get a smooth paste. Apply to the whole face as well as back and chest where ever you have acne. Let it harden, then wash away. Repeat weakly. This will be immediately improve the skin texture and help to get rid of pimples within a few weaks.


Almond and Honey Mask
This is an easy to make facial mask that is a natural cure for acne and pimples.Once you ground the ingredients, store in an air tight jar and keep in the refrigrator. Now it is very easy and fast to prepare.
Ingredients;
Honey 1 table spoon
Almonds 1/2 table spoon
Macadamia Nuts 1/2 table spoon
1 egg
Rolled oats
Lemon Juice
Ground almonds and macadamia nuts. Now add rest of the ingredients and blend well to form a paste. Add lemon to get required consistancy. Apply to the acne areas as well as whole face. Wash away after fifteen or twenty minutes. Repeat twice a week and your acne will be gone in a week or two.

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HOMEMADE FACIAL MASKS FOR NORMAL SKIN

Gram Flour and Orange Peel Facial Pack
1. 1 tablespoon of gram flour,
2. 1/4 teaspoon orange peel powder,
3. 1 tablespoon beaten yogurt,
4. 1 teaspoon olive oil,
Mix them well and apply this paste on face and neck. Wait till it dries, then remove by gently rubbing with finger tips. Never be harsh; this will do more harm than any benefit.


MIlk and Egg Facial Mask;
1. 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder,
2. 1/4 teaspoon of egg white,
3. 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice,
Mix them all and apply on your face. Leave it till it dries away, now remove it by gently rubbing in circular movements and finally rinse with tepid water. This gives you smooth, soft and clear skin.
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Carrot Juice and Gram Flour Facial Mask
Every one knows that carrot are a good source of anti oxidants and and the richest vegetable source of the pro-vitamin A carotenes.These anti oxiadant compounds are not only good for optimum health but also help to maintain good skin care. Beside taking them orally, you can also apply their juice direcly on your skin to get the desired results. An easy skincare treatment is to make a paste of gram flour with carrot juice and use it as facial peel. Leave it till it dries then wash the cold water.

Coconut Milk for Facial Skin Care
Coconut milk has a high fat contents which makes it good skin moisturizer and softener. It is due to this quality coconut milk is widely used in many skin care products as one of the main ingredient. You can also use it in your at home facial treament In fact you can try coconut milk in multiple skin care recipes till you find what really suits you. If you do have to buy a commercial skin products, look for coconut milk in the ingredient list near or at the top.

It can be applied directly to face and body then massaged well and finally washed away to get younger looking skin.
Add almond powder to coconut milk and make a paste, you can also add some honey and almond oil. Mask the face and neck and wait till it dries. This is a wonderful facial skin treatment that thoroughly cleanses the skin while leaving it silky, smooth and completely moisturized.
Make a paste of red sandal wood and coconut milk and apply on the face for to get a glowing skin.

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HOMEMADE FACIAL MASKS FOR NORMAL SKIN

Gram Flour and Orange Peel Facial Pack
1. 1 tablespoon of gram flour,
2. 1/4 teaspoon orange peel powder,
3. 1 tablespoon beaten yogurt,
4. 1 teaspoon olive oil,
Mix them well and apply this paste on face and neck. Wait till it dries, then remove by gently rubbing with finger tips. Never be harsh; this will do more harm than any benefit.


MIlk and Egg Facial Mask;
1. 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder,
2. 1/4 teaspoon of egg white,
3. 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice,
Mix them all and apply on your face. Leave it till it dries away, now remove it by gently rubbing in circular movements and finally rinse with tepid water. This gives you smooth, soft and clear skin.
Read more on Egg Facial Masks.


Carrot Juice and Gram Flour Facial Mask
Every one knows that carrot are a good source of anti oxidants and and the richest vegetable source of the pro-vitamin A carotenes.These anti oxiadant compounds are not only good for optimum health but also help to maintain good skin care. Beside taking them orally, you can also apply their juice direcly on your skin to get the desired results. An easy skincare treatment is to make a paste of gram flour with carrot juice and use it as facial peel. Leave it till it dries then wash the cold water.

Coconut Milk for Facial Skin Care
Coconut milk has a high fat contents which makes it good skin moisturizer and softener. It is due to this quality coconut milk is widely used in many skin care products as one of the main ingredient. You can also use it in your at home facial treament In fact you can try coconut milk in multiple skin care recipes till you find what really suits you. If you do have to buy a commercial skin products, look for coconut milk in the ingredient list near or at the top.

It can be applied directly to face and body then massaged well and finally washed away to get younger looking skin.
Add almond powder to coconut milk and make a paste, you can also add some honey and almond oil. Mask the face and neck and wait till it dries. This is a wonderful facial skin treatment that thoroughly cleanses the skin while leaving it silky, smooth and completely moisturized.
Make a paste of red sandal wood and coconut milk and apply on the face for to get a glowing skin.

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